Re: since when did we start naming every storm? winter storm ATHENA? overkill?

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Athena is a goddess of war strategy

Plato, in Cratylus (407B) gave the etymology of her name as signifying "the mind of god", theou noesis. The Christian apologist of the 2nd century Justin Martyr takes issue with those pagans who erect at springs images of Kore, whom he interprets as Athena:"They said that Athena was the daughter of Zeus not from intercourse, but when the god had in mind the making of a world through a word (logos) his first thought was Athena"[

Re: since when did we start naming every storm? winter storm ATHENA? overkill?

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Athena is a goddess of war strategy

Plato, in Cratylus (407B) gave the etymology of her name as signifying "the mind of god", theou noesis. The Christian apologist of the 2nd century Justin Martyr takes issue with those pagans who erect at springs images of Kore, whom he interprets as Athena:"They said that Athena was the daughter of Zeus not from intercourse, but when the god had in mind the making of a world through a word (logos) his first thought was Athena"[

Re: since when did we start naming every storm? winter storm ATHENA? overkill?

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Athena is a goddess of war strategy

Plato, in Cratylus (407B) gave the etymology of her name as signifying "the mind of god", theou noesis. The Christian apologist of the 2nd century Justin Martyr takes issue with those pagans who erect at springs images of Kore, whom he interprets as Athena:"They said that Athena was the daughter of Zeus not from intercourse, but when the god had in mind the making of a world through a word (logos) his first thought was Athena"[

Quoting: pink cat

And Sandy is a shortened form of Alexander. Need I say more?

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 27245451

oo, good one.sandy is also like the sandman (something to make everyone in slumber when elections happen)

" The main reason for naming the storm is due to additional post-Sandy impacts."

", I want to reiterate that without Sandy, we may not have named this storm. However, one of our main reasons for naming events is societal impact. With so many people still under recovery efforts -- even well inland -- the combination of heavy, wet snow and wind prompted the decision to name this storm. The decision to name was based on a trend in models toward a colder pattern with additional snowfall along the Northeast Coast."

so it's for ratings. which is gross.but also i do think it is a ritual thing.

no one needs a name for this damn thing. we all know it's impact.

here was an interesting comment from that page about the graphic:What I don't understand is why the graphic has the mountains being overturned? Is this a continental crust impact event?

Re: since when did we start naming every storm? winter storm ATHENA? overkill?

Why The Weather Channel is Naming Winter Storms

During the upcoming 2012-13 winter season The Weather Channel will name noteworthy winter storms. Our goal is to better communicate the threat and the timing of the significant impacts that accompany these events. The fact is, a storm with a name is easier to follow, which will mean fewer surprises and more preparation.

Re: since when did we start naming every storm? winter storm ATHENA? overkill?

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Athena is a goddess of war strategy

Plato, in Cratylus (407B) gave the etymology of her name as signifying "the mind of god", theou noesis. The Christian apologist of the 2nd century Justin Martyr takes issue with those pagans who erect at springs images of Kore, whom he interprets as Athena:"They said that Athena was the daughter of Zeus not from intercourse, but when the god had in mind the making of a world through a word (logos) his first thought was Athena"[

Quoting: pink cat

And Sandy is a shortened form of Alexander. Need I say more?

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 27245451

oo, good one.sandy is also like the sandman (something to make everyone in slumber when elections happen)

Re: since when did we start naming every storm? winter storm ATHENA? overkill?

When blizzard Xerxes comes rolling through this winter I shall stand before it and proclaim "Molen Labe"

I hope to see Geraldo standing on my corner with film crew during one of our typical blizzards with 70mph winds and heavy snow to show the world just how devastating these now named storms are. I will be looking out the window, secure and warm in my home as he plays the fool.